Music
The Skinny magazine music guide. We bring you the latest music highlights, gig reviews and previews, music videos, album reviews and features. Find exclusive interviews with local bands and international stars, bespoke playlists and video premieres.
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OpinionWhy the 12-inch Record Still Matters
In an environment of downloads and streams, what explains the enduring appeal of the 12-inch single? Our writer argues that, far from being obsolete, it's the perfect format for browsing, buying and listening Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
New MusicLow Roar – Bones (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Bones by Low Roar featuring Jófríõur Ákadóttir Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
Reviews
In Pictures: Fat Out Fest 2017
The three-dayer from Salford independent promoters Fat Out pitched up at various venues across Salford for a glitter-coated celebration of DIY art and m... Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
Reviews
Gorillaz – Humanz
If this is the sound of good music in this tentative spring of 2017, then there is hope yet for the arts. And where there is hope for the arts, there is hope... Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
InterviewsWomen in Music: Scotland’s Shifting Music Scene
The record deal is dead, success is still sexist and downloads don't pay: Sharleen Spiteri, Emma Pollock, Law Holt and Be Charlotte speak with The Skinny about what makes it all worth it Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
New Music
FRAUEN – Unreal City (Video Premiere)
Watch the new video for Unreal City by Glasgow three-piece FRAUEN Read more »| 04 May 2017
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Live Music
Scottish Gigs of the Week: 4-9 May
Local aces Babe, Lush Purr and Withered Hand, and visits from Wheatus, Maximo Park and Kishi Bashi feature in this week's Scottish gig guide Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
New MusicGallops – Darkjewel (Live): Video Premiere
Watch the live video for Darkjewel by Wrexham trio Gallops Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
Reviews
Texas – Jump on Board
After nearly thirty years in the biz, Texas' ninth album Jump on Board finds the Glaswegian pop titans in a reflexive mood. Love, loss, regret and forgivenes... Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
Live Music
Stag & Dagger, Glasgow, 30 Apr
Since its inception as one of many festivals in London's trendy East End in 2008, Stag & Dagger emerged in the next year as Glasgow's premier music expo ... Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
New Music
Jamie & Shoony – Young Minds (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Young Minds by Jamie & Shoony Read more »| 03 May 2017 -
Interviews
Yellow Is the New Black: Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5 interview
We chat to The Colonel about dance-offs in South Korea, the Yellow Movement and Crossing the Road – i.e. the usual Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 stuff... Read more »| 03 May 2017 -
New Music
Fat Goth – Carpe Diem (Track Premiere)
Listen to Carpe Diem from Dundee noise-makers Fat Goth's new album Enorme! Read more »| 03 May 2017 -
ReviewsTica Douglas – Our Lady Star of the Sea, Help and Protect Us
The second record from Tica Douglas collects moments and feelings from partway through a journey that might have no end. Over terse acoustic guitar strumming... Read more »| 03 May 2017 -
Reviews
Amanda Palmer & Edward Ka-Spel – I Can Spin a Rainbow
Light a candle in a dark room and wrap up snug; this is a haunted house of a record. Dark corners, echoey corridors, lyrics half sung, half spoken. If this i... Read more »| 03 May 2017